Gwendolyn Brooks

Recognized Achievement: 
American Academy of Arts and Letters Award
Lincoln Academy of Illinois
National Book Award
National Medal of Arts
Pulitzer Prize
Bio: 

Gwendolyn Brooks (June 7, 1917-2000) - In 1950 Brooks won the first Pulitzer Prize ever awarded to an African-American woman for her book of poetry Annie Allen. Brooks served as Poet Laureate of Illinois in 1968 and was awarded a special National Book Award in 1994.

CPS Schools Attended: 
Forrestville Elementary School
Willard Elementary School
Hyde Park Academy High School
Englewood High School